Higginbotham back to lead Queensland Reds
Veteran loose forward Scott Higginbotham returns from injury and will lead the Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
The Reds have made three starting changes for Friday's match, with midfield back Duncan Paia'aua and prop JP Smith both restored.
They replace two players injured in the shock 63-28 loss to the Sunwolves, Chris Feauai-Sautia and James Slipper.
Queensland Reds: Hamish Stewart, Filipo Daugunu, Samu Kerevi, Duncan Paia'aua, Jordan Petaia, Jono Lance, Ben Lucas, Scott Higginbotham (capt), George Smith, Angus Scott-Young, Kane Douglas, Izack Rodda, Taniela Tupou, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, JP Smith. Reserves: Andrew Ready, Sef Fa'agase, Ruan Smith, Harry Hockings, Liam Wright, Moses Sorovi, Izaia Perese, Aidan Toua.
